Exercise Science, Bachelor of Science
Offered by Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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General Studies | ||
Foundational Requirements (LOPERs 1-4) | 12 | |
Including: | ||
LOPER 4: Mathematics, Statistics, and Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Elementary Statistics 1 | ||
Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5-8) | 13 | |
Including: | ||
LOPER 7: Social Science | ||
General Psychology | ||
LOPER 8: Natural Sciences | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
Introductory Chemistry | ||
or | ||
Introductory Chemistry for the Health Sciences | ||
or | ||
General Chemistry and General Chemistry Laboratory | ||
Dispositional Requirements (LOPERs 9-10) 2 | 6 | |
LOPER 11: Wellness | 3 | |
Healthy Wealthy and Wise | ||
BS Science-related course requirements | 0-3 | |
MATH 102 | College Algebra | |
Program Specified Requirements | 3 | |
PE 108 | Introduction to Nutrition | |
Major Option | ||
Complete all required courses | 36 | |
Minor or 2nd Major | ||
Complete all required courses 3 | 24 | |
Unrestricted electives | ||
Needed to complete 120 credit hours | 23-20 | |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
Please see the Department for Entrance Requirements. Other information available at the program's web page.
Major Option
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Exercise Science Requirements | ||
PE 107 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 1 |
PE 305 | Fitness Leadership | 2 |
or PE 414 | Implementation of a Strength Program | |
PE 310 | Introduction to Human Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
PE 329 | Introduction to Health Promotion | 3 |
PE 360 | Introduction to Anatomical Biomechanics | 4 |
PE 422 | Essentials of Strength and Conditioning | 2 |
PE 461 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
PE 467 | Fitness Testing | 4 |
PE 468 | Public Health Aspects of Physical Activity | 3 |
PE 475 | Research Methods in Exercise Science | 3 |
PE 452 | Exercise Prescription for Special Populations | 3 |
PE 496 | Professional Readiness in Exercise Science | 1 |
Take 3 hours from: | 3 | |
PE 469 | Sports Nutrition | |
or PE 372 | Special Topics in Exercise Nutrition | |
Total Credit Hours | 36 |
- 1
Students with sufficient preparation may enter the mathematics program at a higher level.
- 2
Designated courses with the appropriate content may be approved to satisfy one of the Broad Knowledge requirements plus LOPER 9 or Broad Knowledge plus LOPER 10. Courses may be approved to satisfy LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone. (Courses satisfying LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone must be 3 credit hours.) Students applying this option may need to take additional hours in other categories to meet the required GS hours.
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A minor or second major is required for a complete degree program. The number of required electives needed to reach 120 total credit hours overall will depend upon the specific program chosen.
Suggested minors for Exercise Science majors include: Biology, Chemistry, Health Science, Psychology or Public Health.